Published: Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 9:34 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 9:34 p.m.

Firefighters were called about 7:30 p.m. to 4576 Shrimpers Row. Once at the scene, they found the structure of an abandoned trailer burned to the ground.

The owner of the trailer told firefighters he was using a blow torch to disassemble the frame of the trailer, authorities said. However, Capt. Michael Dufrene of the Grand Caillou Fire Department said the cause is under investigation. A gasoline can was lying on the grass in front of the trailer, Dufrene said.

Dufrene said if he was using the blowtorch, the fire would only be in one place. However, there were multiple patches on the burned trailer and the ground where flames were seen.

Dufrene said the owner was not at the trailer by the time firefighters arrived at the scene. No charges have yet been filed as a result of the fire.

<p>HOUMA – Grand Caillou firefighters responded to a call Thursday night after an abandoned trailer caught on fire.</p><p>Firefighters were called about 7:30 p.m. to 4576 Shrimpers Row. Once at the scene, they found the structure of an abandoned trailer burned to the ground.</p><p>The owner of the trailer told firefighters he was using a blow torch to disassemble the frame of the trailer, authorities said. However, Capt. Michael Dufrene of the Grand Caillou Fire Department said the cause is under investigation. A gasoline can was lying on the grass in front of the trailer, Dufrene said.</p><p>Dufrene said if he was using the blowtorch, the fire would only be in one place. However, there were multiple patches on the burned trailer and the ground where flames were seen.</p><p>Dufrene said the owner was not at the trailer by the time firefighters arrived at the scene. No charges have yet been filed as a result of the fire.</p>